Good stuff! And I love the artist's explanation:

"an attempt to cleanse myself from what I had been making and felt was becoming cynical and self-indulgent work. I wanted to make something that made me happy. It worked. Prince changed my life and view on the world at a young age (as a friend recently said: "artists help us see colors we didn't notice before"), and I wanted to pay tribute to a man that has influenced and inspired me like no other. As an amazing by-product, the artwork began getting a lot of attention via social media, and the feedback has blown me away."

Wow, wonderful compliments - thank u!!

EyeJester7 said:

troygua said:

UPDATED INFORMATION regarding Le Petit Prince (from http://www.troygua.com/wo...it-prince/)

Hello, friends.

Le Petit Prince was made late in 2011 in an attempt to cleanse myself from what I had been making and felt was becoming cynical and self-indulgent work. I wanted to make something that made me happy. It worked. Prince changed my life and view on the world at a young age (as a friend recently said: "artists help us see colors we didn't notice before"), and I wanted to pay tribute to a man that has influenced and inspired me like no other. As an amazing by-product, the artwork began getting a lot of attention via social media, and the feedback has blown me away. I'm so grateful to have met so many wonderful, positive, loving and supportive people because of this little guy. It really has made me feel like I am indeed on the right path. I can't thank you enough for all the positivity.

Now, to address some frequently asked questions: What you are seeing is various shots of a unique doll wearing different clothes - there is ONLY ONE, and he's not for sale at this point. As for the possibility of reproduction, I have no intention or desire to break any laws or piss off my hero, so without the express consent and cooperation from Prince himself, I will not be reproducing this artwork. I would love nothing more than to put Le Petit Prince in the hands of true fans, but without Prince, it can’t happen. Prince, if you’re out there, I’d love to hear from you.

If the time comes when I am able to make reproductions and you have interest in a limited edition, please send your contact information to troy@troygua.com and I will keep you up to speed. Be advised that this is highly crafted, labor intensive artwork, and must be priced accordingly.

In the meantime, please enjoy the adventures of Le Petit Prince - I consider these images part of the artwork, let them serve you in lieu of the tangible. Feel free to share them, but I ask only that you give me credit and link them back to this site (http://www.troygua.com/wo...it-prince/). Thank you for your consideration.

Much love. Enjoy...

o(:-]}

Man! It blows my mind to realize how skilled you are! SO awesome!

I sure hope Prince one day agrees, so nice of you to consider the virtue of it all!

troygua said:

UPDATED INFORMATION regarding Le Petit Prince (from http://www.troygua.com/wo...it-prince/)

Hello, friends.

Le Petit Prince was made late in 2011 in an attempt to cleanse myself from what I had been making and felt was becoming cynical and self-indulgent work. I wanted to make something that made me happy. It worked. Prince changed my life and view on the world at a young age (as a friend recently said: "artists help us see colors we didn't notice before"), and I wanted to pay tribute to a man that has influenced and inspired me like no other. As an amazing by-product, the artwork began getting a lot of attention via social media, and the feedback has blown me away. I'm so grateful to have met so many wonderful, positive, loving and supportive people because of this little guy. It really has made me feel like I am indeed on the right path. I can't thank you enough for all the positivity.

Now, to address some frequently asked questions: What you are seeing is various shots of a unique doll wearing different clothes - there is ONLY ONE, and he's not for sale at this point. As for the possibility of reproduction, I have no intention or desire to break any laws or piss off my hero, so without the express consent and cooperation from Prince himself, I will not be reproducing this artwork. I would love nothing more than to put Le Petit Prince in the hands of true fans, but without Prince, it can’t happen. Prince, if you’re out there, I’d love to hear from you.

If the time comes when I am able to make reproductions and you have interest in a limited edition, please send your contact information to troy@troygua.com and I will keep you up to speed. Be advised that this is highly crafted, labor intensive artwork, and must be priced accordingly.

In the meantime, please enjoy the adventures of Le Petit Prince - I consider these images part of the artwork, let them serve you in lieu of the tangible. Feel free to share them, but I ask only that you give me credit and link them back to this site (http://www.troygua.com/wo...it-prince/). Thank you for your consideration.

Much love. Enjoy...

o(:-]}

^^ And in the process you have made us happy. Thanks! Hope to see more in the future, different poses, outfits, album covers.

Btw, I remember reading a thread about whether Prince keeps anything fans give him or whether he chucks everything in a dumpster. Someone who had visited Paisley Park said that they passed by a room full of fan gifts, including artwork. So I think he would appreciate something like this (and the spirit from which it came). At least, I don't think he'd chuck it - it's too exquisite.

The pics continue to blow me away, Troy! What an amazing piece of artwork!

Thanks 4 the , friends. Here's a new 1 4 u:

troygua said:

Thanks 4 the , friends. Here's a new 1 4 u:

Just another great job! Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing.

troygua said:

Thanks 4 the , friends. Here's a new 1 4 u:

I love the headlines in the background!

I want a 2013 calendar wit these pictures.

Now *that's* a good idea!

But 4 now, there's POSTERS: http://troygua.com/shop/

lust said:

I want a 2013 calendar wit these pictures.

These dolls are amazing, If Prince was smart he'd get on the boat and allow these to be made.

However, I'd like to see a Prince doll from The Gold Experience Era maybe from his performance at the AMA where the did the Purple Medley and A Medley Of Gold Exp. Songs.

troygua said:

Now *that's* a good idea!

But 4 now, there's POSTERS: http://troygua.com/shop/

lust said:

I want a 2013 calendar wit these pictures.

Does the poster come with a signed autograph from Le Petit Prince?

If "Le Petit Prince" makes you smile, check out Troy's website - there's more photos, plus his other artwork. There's: Le Petit Prince in the shower w/ cruxifix on the wall, complete with armpit hair! The "Mountains" outfit with hat, the "For You" album cover, and on his motorcycle next to the lake from PR.

Wow! Thanks 4 the shining endorsement, artist76!! I'm flattered!
Just 2 clarify, I haven't done the For You album (yet) - I think what u r referring to is 'Le Petit Prince Becoming Colorbandz™', which are another series of works altogether (and on the website as well under the 'series' category).

Thank u one and all!

artist76 said:

If "Le Petit Prince" makes you smile, check out Troy's website - there's more photos, plus his other artwork. There's: Le Petit Prince in the shower w/ cruxifix on the wall, complete with armpit hair! The "Mountains" outfit with hat, the "For You" album cover, and on his motorcycle next to the lake from PR.

Oh, and I just wanted 2 say 1 more thing - I'm expecting that the Le Petit Prince project will culminate in a very rad photo book. Accomplishing this, however, will not be cheap (tiny Prince duds don't grow on trees either), which is why I'm making the limited edition posters available. If you're interested in supporting this project and want 2 see the book come 2 fruition, u can help by purchasing a poster and owning a petit piece of Le Petit Prince.

Thanks, friends.

LOVE x INFINITY

~TG

*crickets chirping*

troygua said:

Oh, and I just wanted 2 say 1 more thing - I'm expecting that the Le Petit Prince project will culminate in a very rad photo book. Accomplishing this, however, will not be cheap (tiny Prince duds don't grow on trees either), which is why I'm making the limited edition posters available. If you're interested in supporting this project and want 2 see the book come 2 fruition, u can help by purchasing a poster and owning a petit piece of Le Petit Prince.

Thanks, friends.

LOVE x INFINITY

~TG

Man, that is some incredibly creative stuff. I love the Controversy poster.

troygua said:

The Controversy poster ROCKS!

Hey supporters of Le Petit Prince! Look what just arrived - the first batch of 'Controversy Shower' posters! They're even thicker and better quality than I had hoped! I'll send them out asap, and thank u so much 4 supporting the project! Oh, and 4 those who have shied away because it's called a 'poster', if u put it in a frame u can call it 'art'.
http://troygua.com/shop/

Love the Purple Rain Prince-very nice. That bathtub Prince is fire too

And also, Prince as Purple Hollow Man!

troygua said:

Hey supporters of Le Petit Prince! Look what just arrived - the first batch of 'Controversy Shower' posters! They're even thicker and better quality than I had hoped! I'll send them out asap, and thank u so much 4 supporting the project! Oh, and 4 those who have shied away because it's called a 'poster', if u put it in a frame u can call it 'art'.
http://troygua.com/shop/

I would suggest starting a new thread about Le Petit Prince, because some people may not click on this or go beyond the 1st page(s). I bet there are some people who don't even realize your stuff is on here. Or perhaps a thread in the merchandise forum.

troygua said:

Hey supporters of Le Petit Prince! Look what just arrived - the first batch of 'Controversy Shower' posters! They're even thicker and better quality than I had hoped! I'll send them out asap, and thank u so much 4 supporting the project! Oh, and 4 those who have shied away because it's called a 'poster', if u put it in a frame u can call it 'art'.
http://troygua.com/shop/

Just for comparison.